ESCC Presidential Scholars Program

The Eastern Shore Community College Foundation will award three scholarships each year to top high school graduating seniors from the Accomack and Northampton County Public School Systems.

The awards will be for up to $2,500 which should cover most tuition, fee, book, and supply costs for the academic year at Eastern Shore Community College (ESCC).  This award is renewable for a second year. Candidates must exhibit outstanding academic merit and leadership potential.

Recipients will become a special community of scholars at ESCC; they will:
• Be included in special enrichment experiences and enjoy an automatic approval to take honors seminars
• Receive preference in early registration of classes
• Be invited to serve as ambassadors for the college at college and community functions
• Be recognized on the Presidential Scholars plaque

Awards

Three awards of up to $2,000. Two recipients from Accomack County Public Schools; One from Northampton County Public Schools.

Funded by the Eastern Shore Community College Foundation

Eligibility requirements:

• Must be ranked in the top 10% of his or her graduating high school class and have good leadership potential
• Must be planning to enroll full-time (12 or more credits each semester) in an Associate Degree or Certificate Program
• Must submit a letter of recommendation from his or her high school counselor describing candidate’s academic achievements and potential for leadership
• Must maintain a minimum of a 3.2 cumulative grade point average each semester to remain qualified

Applications

The Presidential Scholars application and recommendation form are available five (5) ways...

1. Phone 757-789-1732.
2. Email bsmith@es.vccs.edu.
3. Download the application form and the recommendation form.
4. Stop by the financial aid office.

5. Stop by the guidance office in any public school on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

Important Dates 

Application submission deadline: February 15

Announcement of Recipients: March 1